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Hi,
We are looking for a Campsite Assistant April to Sept 2026
come and help us provide a range of self-catering holiday accommodation on the Isle of Canna.
The campsite has 3 Camping Pods and space for around 12 tent pitches. Plus cooking facilities and a shower/toilet block;
On other sites around the island we have the West Caravan and Sanday Caravan (both sleep 4), Kate’s Cottage Bunkhouse (sleeps 8), Sanday Cabin (sleeps 2)
We are looking for someone to help with:
Meeting guests and giving directions, collection and transport of luggage
Cleaning to a high standard within a tight turnaround between ferries
Laundry - washing and ironing all linen for accommodation
Maintenance - helping out with small jobs e.g. painting or gardening
What we offer:
Good shared accommodation (inc. WiFi, bills etc.) provided
Seasonal work April - September
Flexible hours with plenty of time off to explore the island
Good rates of pay
Time off to enjoy summer on our beautiful island - time off to explore/borrow our kayaks/ chill out
Be part of the Canna summer team - there is always fun to be had and friends to be made!
Necessary Skills:
Practical experience in an operational role in a holiday accommodation business.
Excellent cleaning and laundry skills
Driving licence essential
Energetic, hardworking and able to cope under pressure
Please email us with a brief introduction and details of relevant experience via email. Ask us for the email.
The closing date for applications is: week beginning 2 February 2026
Applications: Shortlisting will be done in the week beginning 2 February 2026
Interviews: Held in the week beginning 9th Feb 2026
Post start date: approx 1 April 2026
Types of help and learning opportunities
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This also gives you the opportunity to spend some time on our lovely island of Canna and be part of the community here.
There is a lot to learn about living on an island and how the island resources are managed by the community.
We are used to having workaways and other people coming to the island over the year.
We just want people to come, enjoy our island and have a very positive experience of being here. In your time here you will meet and interact with all my family and most of the island population who are very welcoming.
You can also take part in community events including the Small Isles Games, Ceilidhs and beach cleaning days.
On Canna there is a population of 17 people and my family are from this island.
The nearest point on the mainland is Mallaig where you get the ferry from and the nearest town is Fort William.
There is a small cafe/bar in the summer and a community shop and we have a great harbour with lots of visiting boats and yachts. Canna is a great place for wildlife, birdwatching, fishing, kayaking.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Campsite Assistant needed to assist in the delivery of quality self-catering accommodation and support the campsite
Help ensure the smooth running of the Campsite at all times with a focus on sustainable tourism, a positive customer experience and a good working team.
The main skills that are needed are high levels of cleaning skills and laundry skills. You will be supported in your work by the Campsite Owner/Manager who will deal with bookings and customer communication. This post is for the months April - September 2025
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation: We provide very good quality staff accommodation with all utility bills included. This is provided in a modern 4 bedroom house which will be shared with 3 other seasonal staff. These staff members will be working either at the campsite or cafe.
What else ...
The little island has lots of wildlife and has loads of archeology, culture and local heritage. Workawayers can also spend time fishing,kayaking or just walking and relaxing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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Hannah was practical, helpful, was able to bring her experience and was flexible to help with a wide range of tasks.
That ranged from painting, lambing, cleaning, gardening etc etc
We were really happy to have Hannah come and work with us and would recommend her for any other Workaway placements.
I did… read more
My experience on Canna was extraordinary. The island is extremely amazing and although getting there was quite challenging for me, I would never change it for anything else.
Sometimes the work was quite hard, but nothing that a person couldn’t have handled. I usually worked in garden though which was such a pleasure! Accommodation had… read more
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Hannah was practical, helpful, was able to bring her experience and was flexible to help with a wide range of tasks.
That ranged from painting, lambing, cleaning, gardening etc etc
We were really happy to have Hannah come and work with us and would recommend her for any other Workaway placements.
I did… read more
My experience on Canna was extraordinary. The island is extremely amazing and although getting there was quite challenging for me, I would never change it for anything else.
Sometimes the work was quite hard, but nothing that a person couldn’t have handled. I usually worked in garden though which was such a pleasure! Accommodation had… read more
The island is a real paradise and so are the people living there. After our time there we felt like a part of the community.
Yes, the work was quite hard some days but nothing we couldn’t handle (working with the spade, the sickle).… read more
We agreed this and arranged the work to be done up to the Wednesday. I then received news that Lana would now leave on the Monday - creating a real problem for our business and customers. Lana did not communicate with me about this. She needs… read more
Isebail has some great projects going on that myself and another wonderful… read more
Anne also… read more
The work in the garden was a lot of fun (we felt… read more
